vocb 5-6

vocab

15 cards·by nicolemerton

Balance:

the equilibrium of opposing or interacting forces in a pictorial composition(balance is innate, lack

Axis:

line of reference around which a form or composition is balanced(we assume a vertical axis

Equilibrium:

visual balance between opposing compositional elements (not present –we feel uneasy, dissatisfied)

Horizontal Balance:

because of gravity, we are used to more weight on bottom of composition –st

Imbalance:

opposing or interacting forms are out of equilibriumin a composition

Bilateral symmetry

a composition or form wherein a precise correspondence of elements exists on either side of a

Static:

still, stable, unchanging

Asymmetrical Balance:

achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attraction (informal b

Silhouette:

the area between the contours of a shape (usually black)

Texture:

actile surface quality of objects -‐-‐holds more interest for the eye than a smooth surface

Radial Balance:

all visual elements radiate or circle out from a common central point

Alternating Rhythm:

successive pattern in which the same elements alternate consistently and reappear in a regular ord

Progressive Rhythm:

repetition of a shape that changes in a regular pattern

Polyrhythmic Structure:

complex pattern employing more than one rhythm

Kinesthetic Empathy

viewer consciously or unconsciously re-‐creates or feels an action or motion they only observe